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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

Cycling a Great Way of Exploring Provence on Two Wheels

August 17, 2023

There is something about pottering around Provence on two wheels that makes my heart sing, as it’s just such a delight for all your senses: It may be the beautiful views, perhaps taking a moment or two to sit on a wall watching the sunlight shift across the landscape, or laying the bike down and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Saint-Rémy de Provence? Some Favourites

August 15, 2023

Saint Rémy de Provence has it all, shopping, galleries, a big market on Wednesday mornings and (almost) too many restaurant choices. The picturesque, lively town snuggled into the base of Les Alpilles, the miniature Alps. With a rich history—highlighted by the Romans, Nostradamus and Vincent Van Gogh—plus heritage celebrations and various cafés and boutiques, the

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Art Guide: Where to See Art in Provence

August 12, 2023

Some of the famous artists who painted in the sunny South include Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin, Auguste Renoir, and Nicolas de Staël. In a letter to his brother Theo, the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh wrote of his surprise at the bright colour palette and scenery in

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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Top Expert Tips for Wine Touring and Tasting in Provence

August 10, 2023

Author and wine expert Göran Boman shares tips for wine tasting and exploring the vineyards in Provence. This part of the South of France includes wine-growing areas stretching within the urban limits of Nice on the French Riviera to the Northern Rhône Valley. While wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, villages such as Gigondas and Rasteau in Côtes

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

France’s Best a New Travel App Interview with Creator

August 1, 2023

Paul Shawcross lives in Newcastle, England, and he is a devoted Francophile who has made many work and personal trips to France. In 1979, passing through France for the first time on the way to Spain, his long relationship with the French country and its culture began. A professional travel writer and photographer, Paul has

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Guest Post · Local Food Producers · Taste

Cheese and Charcuterie Pairings: Showcasing the Best of Provençal Artisanal Products

July 31, 2023

Do as the French do and bring a flair of Provencal culture to your tabletop with this exquisite selection of artisanal French cheese and charcuterie pairings ready to serve. Mix honey, berries, walnuts, olives, fresh baguettes and excellent wine. As you curate the perfect French charcuterie board, remember that balance makes the perfect plate. Include

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

July 28, 2023

Until recently, I had never poached anything solely in butter. When Provence WineZine friends Susan and Towny gave me some vanilla salt, I wanted to use it as a finishing salt for halibut poached in butter. I googled “butter poached halibut” and was alarmed to find that fully submerging four fillets required two pounds of

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